Medical News (World)

COVID-19 Causes Blood-Fat Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 21 days ago

Medical News: A recent study led by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA, involving over 200,000 adults, has revealed an alarming link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of blood-fat disorders. This condition, known as dyslipidemia, involves abnormal lipid levels in the blood and serves as a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. T...

New Study Warns of Heart and Kidney Risks Associated with the Common Pain Reliever Etoricoxib

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: In recent research from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, scientists have taken a closer look at the effects of etoricoxib, a widely used anti-inflammatory drug. With a growing demand for medications that relieve pain without severe side effects, etoricoxib has been a go-to choice for people dealing with chronic pain. However, researchers are now examining its safety for heart and kidney heal...

Russian Study Finds That Immune-Regulating T Cell Subsets Show Delayed Recovery for a Year Following Acute COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, affects millions globally, presenting symptoms from mild to severe. While the disease is known to cause significant respiratory distress and even multi-organ failure in severe cases, researchers have been examining the immune response during and after recovery. The latest study, led by scientists from Almazov National Medical Rese...

Utah Becomes 15th U.S. State with H5N1 Infections in Dairy Farms While More Farmworkers Get Infected in Washington

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: H5N1 Avian Flu Confirmed in Utah Dairy Farms The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has infected eight dairy farms in Cache County. This recent outbreak adds Utah to the growing list of 15 states in the U.S. dealing with H5N1 avian flu in cattle. https://ag.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PR-Avian-Influenza-C...

Miami study finds that antipsychotics show promise over SSRIs in reducing Long COVID risk for veterans

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Miami and the Miami Veterans Administration (VA) Healthcare System have shed light on the potential of certain mental health medications to reduce the risk of developing Long COVID in veterans. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal COVID, examined how antipsychotic drugs might lower the risk of Long COVID, a condition known to affect pat...

Unprecedented Dengue Outbreak Hits Los Angeles as Climate Change Fuels Aedes Mosquito Surge

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: Dengue on the Rise in LA County Los Angeles County is witnessing an “unprecedented” increase in locally transmitted dengue fever cases, marking a shift in how the mosquito-borne illness affects California. Health officials recently confirmed two additional cases, raising the total to eleven for the year, primarily in Baldwin Park and Hollywood Hills, with additional case...

Japanese doctors find that Gamma-Glutamyltransferase levels can be used as biomarkers for colorectal cancer risk

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: Colorectal cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers worldwide, and a recent study by researchers from Saitama Medical University in Japan has shed light on a new factor that could help in early identification of high-risk individuals: Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels. GGT, an enzyme linked to liver function, has been found to have a significant relationship with colorectal...

Study Finds New Link Between Sugar Metabolism and Stress-Related Depression

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: Chronic stress is a familiar challenge in today’s fast-paced world, impacting mental health and leading to conditions like depression. New research from Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and South China University of Technology suggests a groundbreaking way to combat this impact: blocking the body’s use of sugar in the brain. Study Finds New Link Between Su...

German Study Finds That Emerging COVID-19 Variants Show Strong Resistance to Antibodies and Heightened Cell Entry

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from top German research institutions have conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants, KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1, uncovering a powerful potential for these lineages to evade antibodies generated by previous infections and vaccines. This study highlights how these variants have evolved to increase their efficiency in entering human cells and avoidi...

Norwegian Study Links Mild COVID-19 and Gut Bacteria to Fatigue in Young Adults

Nikhil Prasad Nov 01, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: A recent study from Norway highlights the significant relationship between COVID-19 and gut bacteria in young adults, linking specific bacterial imbalances with prolonged fatigue. The research team comprised scientists from Akershus University Hospital, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and the University of Oslo, focusing on young adults aged 12 to ...

New Insights on Thyroid Eye Disease

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal in Canada have published a comprehensive study offering new insights into Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), also known as Graves' orbitopathy. This condition, closely associated with thyroid disorders like Graves’ disease, leads to inflammation and swelling in the eye area, causing discomfort, double vision, and eve...

Swiss study shows that low-iron diet shows promise in reducing symptoms associated with arthritis

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: In a new breakthrough, researchers from the Department for Rheumatology and Immunology at the University Hospital Bern, Switzerland, have found that a low-iron diet significantly reduced the severity of arthritis in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study offers fresh insights into dietary interventions that may benefit those suffering from inflammatory arthritis. ...

New Study Reveals High-Fiber Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Suicidal Thoughts

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: Key Findings Highlight Diet’s Role in Mental Health Researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, and Jinhua Central Hospital in China have unveiled significant findings suggesting that higher fiber intake could be linked to a reduced risk of suicidal thoughts. This Medical News report dives into the study, which was published in the peer...

Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Metabolic Chaos in Viral Infections

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: Viruses have long been known to manipulate host cells for survival, but new findings reveal they target one of the most critical components of our cells: the mitochondria. Recent studies led by researchers from the Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil in Argentina and the Medical University of South Carolina show that viruses can disrupt mitochondrial function and met...

Amino Acid Deprivation as a New Hope in Glioblastoma Treatment

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: In a pioneering study, researchers from Imperial College School of Medicine and the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London-UK have explored how depriving glioblastoma cells of specific amino acids could slow their growth. Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, is notorious for its resilience and limited treatment options, with current therapies showing minimal imp...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Show Promise as Standalone Treatment for Depression

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: Key Study on Omega-3 and Depression A new study has shed light on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) as a potential standalone treatment for depression. Conducted by researchers from China Medical University Hospital-Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, and Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan...

H5N1 bird flu now found in a pig at a farm in Oregon, United States

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: First Report of Bird Flu in a U.S. Pig Raises Concerns In a significant turn of events, officials in Oregon confirmed that a pig at a backyard farm tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. This marks the first recorded case of avian influenza in a pig within the United States, leading public health authorities to increase monitoring efforts in response to potential risks for hum...

Over 8.2 million people infected with Tuberculosis in 2023, resulting in 1.25 million deaths!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: Tuberculosis Surpasses COVID-19 as Top Infectious Disease In a striking turn of events, tuberculosis (TB) has overtaken COVID-19 to become the most widespread infectious disease of 2023. The World Health Organization reported that more than 8.2 million people were diagnosed with TB globally this year, marking the highest number of cases recorded since tracking began in 1995. Tragical...

New Insights into NeuroCOVID

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19, widely known for its respiratory impact, has proven to leave lingering symptoms in a large population, with many now suffering from what is termed as Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS). Notably, PCS includes neurological impacts, which have gained attention in the scientific community under the term NeuroCOVID. This condition affects the central and peripheral nervous systems, le...

New Study Highlights Choline’s Role in Supporting Cognitive Health in Older Adults

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: Researchers Reveal Key Findings from China Health and Nutrition Survey A new study from the National Institute for Nutrition and Health at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) highlights how dietary choline intake can play a significant role in cognitive health for adults over 55. With China’s population aging at a rapid pace, cognitive decline has...

Mpox Clade Ib Discovered in United Kingdom

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: First Detection of New Mpox Variant in the UK The United Kingdom has recently reported its first case of the mpox variant Clade Ib, a strain that is causing significant concern in parts of Africa due to its increased ability to spread from person to person. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, had already been declared a global health emergency after recent outbreaks. This new variant...

The Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) Index Set to Become a Standard Biomarker in the Healthcare Industry

Nikhil Prasad Oct 30, 2024 24 days ago

Medical News: A Breakthrough in Health Monitoring In a major leap for preventive healthcare, scientists have found that the Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) index is likely to become a routine test in assessing various health risks. Researchers from Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing-China, have recently highlighted this breakthrough, suggesting that the TyG i...

French Study Claims That SARS-CoV-2 Adapts to Human Cells by Hijacking RNA Processes

Nikhil Prasad Oct 30, 2024 24 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 Virus Exploits Human RNA Machinery for Survival, New Study Reveals Researchers at the University of Montpellier and Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier (IRIM) in France uncover how SARS-CoV-2 exploits human cells’ RNA structures to increase its replication efficiency. French Study Claims That SARS-CoV-2 Adapts to Human Cells by Hijacking RNA Pro...

Scientist Warns of Unreliable SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Sequences in GenBank

Nikhil Prasad Oct 30, 2024 24 days ago

Medical-News: Concern Over SARS-CoV-2 Sequences on GenBank A recent study raises concerns about the reliability of some SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences uploaded to GenBank, a crucial database managed by the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Professor Xuhua Xia, from the University of Ottawa's Department of Biology and Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, has scrutinized ...

Polish Study Finds That COVID-19 Causes Diaphragmatic Dysfunction

Nikhil Prasad Oct 30, 2024 24 days ago

Medical News: Bialystok Researchers Reveal Respiratory Implications of Long COVID A recent study by researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland uncovers that COVID-19 may result in significant diaphragmatic dysfunction, affecting breathing and overall health. The team, composed of Dr. Katarzyna Anna Pietranis, Dr. Amanda Maria Kostro, Dr. Zofia Dzięcioł-Anikiej, Dr. Diana Moskal...

Human H5N1 Infections in America Rises to 36 With 387 Dairy Herds Affected Along with Hundreds of Poultry Farms Across 48 States!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 30, 2024 24 days ago

Medical News: Bird Flu Outbreak Sweeps Across U.S. The United States is currently experiencing a significant outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu. The infection count among humans has risen to 36 across several states, marking a worrying spread in both livestock and poultry. In addition to human cases, 387 dairy herds across 14 states and hundreds of poultry farm...